Rule of Law The Doctrine of Rule of Law is the basis of the Administrative Law. It is one of the most fundamental aspects of modern Legal Systems. Sir Edward Coke is said to be the Founder of the concept of Rule of Law and the theory of Rule of Law was developed by Prof. […]
Judicial Activism The term judicial activism has been defined in the Black’s Law Dictionary. According to it is a philosophy of judicial decision making wherein judges allow their personal views about public policy, among other factors, to guide their decisions. Judicial Activism means the Supreme Court, High Courts, and other Lower Courts become activists and
Lokayukta A Lokayukta is empowered to investigate complaints relating to the actions of public officials as provided under the Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1971. Lokayukta is the institution functioning at State Level. The State of Maharashtra was the first State in India that setup the orgnaization of Lokayukta through the Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas
Ombudsman Meaning The term Ombudsman is originated from the Swedish word having meaning “a grievance person”. According to the Oxford Dictionary meaning of word Ombudsman is people’s defender. Nature An Ombudsman is an independent authority appointed to investigate complaints against public authorities and to ensure accountability in administration. Concept The concept of an ombudsman system
Administrative Tribunal and its Characteristics The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976 made a provision for Article 323A and 323B authorizing the Parliament to constitute Administrative Tribunals for settlement of disputes and adjudicating matters. Every tribunal derives its existence by the Legislations and not by the Government. Under Article 136 of the Constitution of India, the